If you have Amazon Prime, theres a bunch of options on there for small little containers of 33ms, no need for a large tube, and you'll get it in 2-days with Prime.
I got this one, in the 1/4oz version. I've used it for 3 builds so far, and i still have a lot of it.
I have one of these grease containers that has a little insert thing. I keep it in the small cupboard above my stove/microwave so it’s within easy reach when I need it. When it gets filled about half way, I seal it up and put it out with the garbage on trash day. Been using it for years and it works well.
Camco Replacement Grease Storage Bags - Easily Contain and Dispose Used Cooking Grease, Foil Lined Bags Seal in Odor, Prevent Drain Clogs - 5 Pack (42285) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005BNZ6WI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_B6GYRSKX7RPATEW5Z2GR?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I have a ton of dewalt batteries, what are you thoughts on that grease gun? https://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DCGG571M1-20V-Cordless-Grease/dp/B00FL2SOXW/
Yeah im already eyeing pallet forks. Lucky for me my neighbor has everything but the backhoe, so I probably wont buy anything I can borrow from him. I got this primarily for the backhoe.
Not sure if anyone else has mentioned using Obsidian 9 in short config. I was having similar issues with my Legion P320 X Carry and difficulties with cycling with my Obsidian 9. I lubed up the Obsidian 9 OEM piston and spring with white lithium grease and used it in short config. No more problems for me, and I didn’t have to mess around with buying different recoil springs/guide rods.
Ok thats not at all how i pictured it. That screws right on top of your antiseize bottle. I was picturing more like this
Astro Pneumatic Tool 101 Mini Grease Gun https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FMK7FG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_QK1DQMYPE2EX7RV682JR
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003JSRS9G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_4ZCVGJ278HVDKK7PTXFZ it’s a real thing people, as a chef we like to play pranks on new members of staff, and when someone came back with a bottle of this we were surprised as hell, especially considering the fact it’s actually designed for kitchens, and works pretty well. The only drawback is that it’s more expensive than any chemicals we buy wholesale, definitely worth the laugh though!
Agree with all of the above. I have a BH77 backhoe as well which has another ~17 or so grease points in addition to the loader and tractor. I got the electric Dewalt grease gun and it's been terrific. The nozzles pop on and off easily and it makes greasing a relatively painless experience. There's a lot of grease choices but I've been using Lucas x-tra.
Another protip would be to take all the shirts you don't wear anymore and start cutting them up right now for rags. When you go to service the tractor, which is basically every day or two that you're using it, have a cardboard box handy to toss rags / grease balls / etc.
I'm in a really dusty area so my air filter is constantly needing to get blown off.
Really read through the manual though and get to know your tractor. They're designed to be worked on so it's not really a pain to do most service tasks.
Yep. Lincoln guns are the best I've ever used. They stay primed and put out enough force to get the grease in the fittings. Made of solid metal not cheap sheet metal.
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Milwaukee and Dewalt both make cordless grease guns. I don't have any experience with either. My only experience is with a manual and pneumatic grease guns.
The Dewalt seems to be more affordable for the kit.
Use white lithium grease like this.
And follow this Youtube video...it's for a Camry but pretty much the same exact thing in the RX. I just did my Mom's 2001 RX and this worked great. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGriUALt3-4
My construction company in Alaska uses these Lincoln Grease guns from Amazon We beat the shit out of them and we've been very pleased.
If you happen to fly frequently or next time you do here is a tip. Take the airsick bag, It's designed to be leak proof and has the closable top. You can dump the grease in there after it cools a bit and put it in the trash.
I bought this last year after doing some research. Only on my 3rd tube. Has worked great so far. Came from a HF where the T-handle broke off on the pull rod and sliced my hand open. All because the grease leaked to the spring side of the seal causing a need for me to pull a lot harder than necessary.
I like the pistol grip more than the other type because once the other one is on the compression stroke the grease is coming out because it is bound to get squeezed closed even when u dont want it to. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002NYDZ8/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Also, oil changes typically involve lubricating joints as well, which is typically a Moly Grease that is injected into the bearings of your drive train (especially important in rear wheel drive trucks/suvs).